Distribution Engineer III/IV

Acuren; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and supplemental

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a Distribution Engineer III/IV in San Diego, CA (Hybrid: 4x in office / 1x remote) to support our Transmission & Distribution electrical design group. You will participate in delivering mechanical, electrical, and substation solutions.

The role requires a Civil or Electrical Engineering background with 8+ years in consulting or utility design, strong codes/standards knowledge, and proficiency in design software including PLS-CADD. California pay range noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• MS Degree in relevant field is preferred.
• Familiar with industry codes and standards (GO95, NESC, IEEE, ASCE).
• 8+ years’ experience in consulting engineering or utility design, Civil or Electrical.
• Proficient in design software; knowledge of PLS-CADD for electrical roles.

Responsibilities

• Follow budgets and schedules; identify departures to meet client expectations.
• Act as lead engineer on projects or as a technical project manager.
• Produce construction documents, plans, specs, calculations, and takeoffs.
• Coordinate design work with survey, design, engineering, and civil teams.
• Provide QA checks on drawings and calculations prior to release.
• Interpret client, company, and industry standards as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local codes and industry standards.
• Analyze and solve construction and operational problems.
• Assist in proposals for new work via scope and fee development.

Skills

PLS-CADD

Electrical design knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

MS Degree preferred

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Position Summary

Distribution Engineer III/IV - San Diego, CA (Hybrid 4x in office /1x remote)

At NV5, we are a team of talented professionals, engineers, and consultants who are builders, problem solvers, and champions for both our communities and clients. Our mission is to empower every employee who strives tomake a lasting, positive impact for the future of our communities.

Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come. As part of our team, you'll discoverlimitless opportunities to make meaningful contributions while advancing professionally.You'll work with diverse and talented group of individuals committed to making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work.

As our Distribution Engineer, you will support our Transmission & Distribution electrical design group. You will contribute to teams in the delivery of mechanical systems, electrical systems and substation solutions through planning, engineering, & design. Our Engineers are responsive, proactive, solutions-oriented professional, working collaboratively within a team environment.

This position is based in NV5’s San Diego, CA office.

Join us in embracing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and resilience in Power Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Follow and be responsive to budgets and schedules; identify departures or issues early to meet client expectations for technical excellence, budget and schedule


• Acting as the lead engineer on projects or technical project manager. Making important decisions and executing work without the needofoversight.


• Perform work that involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment. Will be assigned to project teams and may make major design recommendations


• Coordinate all design work with other team disciplines (survey, design, engineering, civil)


• Design, manage, and assist in production of construction documents, including plans, specifications, calculations, and quantity takeoffs


• Provide quality assurance checks on drawing packages and calculations prepared by others prior to release.


• Interpret and apply client, company, and industry standards as needed


• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of appropriate local codes and industry standards


• Analyze and solve construction and operational problems


• Assist in the preparation of proposals for new work via scope and fee development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field such as Civil or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.


• MS Degree in relevant field is preferred.


• Must be familiar with and keep up to date with industry codes and standards (such as GO95, NESC, IEEE, ASCE).


• 8+ years’ experience in consulting engineering or utility design, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering


• Excellent knowledge of relevant industry software used for design, modeling and calculations, as well as knowledge of PLS-CADD for appropriate electrical roles

The pay range for this California position is $145,000- $175,000 annual salary; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Company paid Life & AD&D


• Company paid Disability


• 401K Plan


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.